One of Victoria’s biggest annual music events is set to return next month as the TD Victoria International JazzFest takes over venues across the region.
Presented by the Victoria Jazz Society, the 10-day festival running from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 28th, will feature an extensive lineup of local, Canadian and international artists performing across multiple stages in Victoria and Esquimalt.
This year’s Marquee Series includes several major headliners, including Pink Martini, Kokoroko, Miles Electric Band and the acclaimed collaboration of Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez performing as BEATrio.
The festival’s popular Funk ‘n Soul in the Township Series will once again take over Bullen Park with performances from artists including Etran de L’Aïr, WESLI, GeminiCrab, SHEBAD, Snacktime, James Vickers Band and The Rumble featuring Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.
Music fans can also catch dozens of performances through the Presentation Series, featuring artists such as Brandon Woody’s Upendo, DJABE, Isaiah Collier, François Bourassa Quartet, Mark Lettieri Group and more at venues including Studio 919, The Coda and Encore.
In addition to the ticketed shows, JazzFest will once again offer a variety of free performances throughout the festival, including appearances by local artists and emerging musicians at parks and public spaces around the region.
Free performances are scheduled for Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park and at Bullen Park in Esquimalt.
To help listeners discover this year’s performers, the Victoria Jazz Society has also released an official TD JazzFest 2026 playlist on Spotify featuring artists from this year’s lineup.
Founded in 1981, the Victoria Jazz Society has spent more than four decades bringing jazz, blues and world music performers to Vancouver Island through festivals and year-round concert programming.
Tickets for Funk ‘n Soul in the Township and Presentation Series performances are available directly through the Victoria Jazz Society. Festival ticket packages are also available for select venues and performances.
For the full lineup and ticket information, visit TD Victoria International JazzFest.
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TD Victoria International JazzFest
- Where: Multiple locations throughout Victoria and Esquimalt
- When: Various times from June 19th to 28th
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